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Gifts Ideas for the Photography Enthusiast

Each year I am bombarded with questions from friends on what type of gift they should get for their photography loving friends.  Most often the recipient is not a professional photographer, but love the art and impact of photography, and have an appreciation for the craft.  Whether you or your friend is weilding an iPhone, […]

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Travel Photography – Hawaii

I’ve been traveling to the Hawaiian Islands yearly since I was 16 years old.  I was so fond of the area that in my late teens I vowed to live there one day, and as fate would have it, I move there right out of college.  I lived on Oahu on and off for 3 […]

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Cyber Monday Sale: Gift with Purchase

Can’t resist gifts of your favorites portraits.  Recieve this gift of a Boutique Mini Frame of your choice along with any $200 print order from your personal online gallery, (valued at $49).  Purchase more than $400 from your online gallery and you’ll recieve 3 Boutique Mini Frames of your choice, (valued at $129). Simply tell […]

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Shop Small Saturday

Behind every small business there is a story.  An idea, a passion, a hobby, a vision that someone had the guts to form into a business.  Through challenges, self-doubt, excitement and a steep learning curve, many have put their whole being into an idea they wish to share with you.  These people are your neighbors, […]

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Black Friday Special…Buy 1, get 1 Free!

Buy 1 Portrait Session, get 1 free!  Call the studio today to take advantage of this special pricing for 1 day only.  Perfect for yourself or to give as a gift.  Valid for 1 year.  (A $400 value for only $200).

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How I Wrote on My Floor with a Sharpie, to Keep the Thanksgiving Spirit Year-Round

Five years ago I decided to commence a little home project by removing all the capret from my first floor, and replacing it with wood floors.  As I was researching this project, my Mom told me about something poignant that was shared with her, and it was that before you paint a room, write on […]

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Sneak Peek: Twins Lastarza & Lashonza, Model Shoot

One of the best parts of working with a collaborative team of creatives is the mastermind consciousness that produces amazing shoots as a sum rather than the individual parts. The perfect example was when I called Shali Torres from Beauty by Shali to book her and Brandy Norris for another model shoot.  Due to our […]

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ABOUT yasmin

I believe in real moments and chasing sunsets. In the kinds of images that remind you of the joy that can be found in the simplest of moments.

I believe in creating images that demand to be printed—framed in fine art materials and displayed as the heirlooms they're meant to become. My approach is both editorial and intimate, capturing not just faces but the emotional landscape of your life. Each portrait is thoughtfully composed to reveal your authentic story while honoring the beauty of the world around you. Your journey is extraordinary and entirely your own, and I'm here to preserve it with the artistry it deserves.

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